Grant Show Choked Up at Emmys as Wife Katherine LaNasa Wins Supporting Actress

Lead Grant Show, best known for Melrose Place, was seen tearing up at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards after his wife, Katherine LaNasa, clinched Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.

Nut Graf LaNasa’s win for her role as nurse Dana Evans in HBO Max’s The Pitt marked her first Emmy, and Show’s emotional reaction underscored their 13-year marriage and his pride in her three-decade career.

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Subhead: Emotional Moment in the Peacock Theatre

• During her acceptance speech, LaNasa thanked the Academy, her cast and crew, “my children for making me real, and my beautiful husband Grant Show for helping me always with everything.”
• The camera panned to Show in the audience, visibly moved to tears as he applauded his wife’s achievement.

Subhead: A Partner’s Pride

• On the red carpet, Show told Entertainment Tonight he was “so proud,” recalling LaNasa’s relentless work ethic and 35 years of auditions and self-tapes.
• “I’ve watched her work and work and work and knock on the door and finally get recognized,” he said, his voice catching with emotion.

Subhead: From Melrose Place to Dynasty

• Show rose to fame as Jake Hanson on Melrose Place (1992-1997) and later starred as Blake Carrington on The CW’s Dynasty reboot (2017-2022).
• He earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Ryan’s Hope in 1987 and has maintained a steady television career for nearly four decades.

Subhead: A Hollywood Love Story

• LaNasa and Show met on the set of Big Love in 2006 but only reconnected eight months later in Vancouver.
• They wed in August 2012 and share one daughter; their strong friendship remains the cornerstone of their marriage.

Subhead: The Pitt’s Awards Success

• The Pitt also won Outstanding Drama Series, with co-star Noah Wyle taking home Best Lead Actor.
• LaNasa’s victory highlights the series’ meteoric rise as HBO Max’s breakout freshman drama.